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Port Charlotte woman dies in I-75 accident

Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigate a two-vehicle accident at Interstate 75 and River Road on Friday near Venice. The driver of the SUV was killed, authorities said. (Photo/ Matt Houston )

Staff report

Published: Friday, September 6, 2013 at 2:54 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, September 6, 2013 at 11:25 p.m.

A Port Charlotte woman was killed in a rollover accident that blocked traffic for several hours on northbound Interstate 75 Friday afternoon.

According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol:

Sally Brock, 56, of Port Charlotte died when her 2000 Ford Explorer rolled over on I-75 at mile marker 191, just north of the River Road exit.

The accident occurred when a 2005 Honda Odyssey driven Elani Caglioti, 47, of Fort Myers attempted to change lanes. The driver failed to observe the SUV traveling at a slow speed in the right lane and clipped the rear of the Explorer, causing Brock to lose control of the vehicle and overturn. Caglioti was able to stop in the right emergency lane.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Traffic on I-75 was backed up for hours when the accident occurred at 1:05 p.m. The road eventually reopened at about 5:45 p.m.

EARLIER: A fatal accident shut down three lanes of Interstate 75 northbound for several hours Friday afternoon at mile marker 191 just north of River Road in Sarasota County.

The interstate reopened at about 5:45 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol traffic map.

Two vehicles were involved in a crash with one rollover, resulting in a fatality, according to a news release from the City of North Port. FHP did not release the victim's name because family had not been notified.

<p>A Port Charlotte woman was killed in a rollover accident that blocked traffic for several hours on northbound Interstate 75 Friday afternoon.</p><p>According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol:</p><p>Sally Brock, 56, of Port Charlotte died when her 2000 Ford Explorer rolled over on I-75 at mile marker 191, just north of the River Road exit.</p><p>The accident occurred when a 2005 Honda Odyssey driven Elani Caglioti, 47, of Fort Myers attempted to change lanes. The driver failed to observe the SUV traveling at a slow speed in the right lane and clipped the rear of the Explorer, causing Brock to lose control of the vehicle and overturn. Caglioti was able to stop in the right emergency lane.</p><p>Both drivers were wearing seat belts.</p><p>Traffic on I-75 was backed up for hours when the accident occurred at 1:05 p.m. The road eventually reopened at about 5:45 p.m.</p><p>EARLIER: A fatal accident shut down three lanes of Interstate 75 northbound for several hours Friday afternoon at mile marker 191 just north of River Road in Sarasota County.</p><p>The interstate reopened at about 5:45 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol traffic map. </p><p>Two vehicles were involved in a crash with one rollover, resulting in a fatality, according to a news release from the City of North Port. FHP did not release the victim's name because family had not been notified.</p><p>Traffic was rerouted at River Road Exit 191, according to FHP.</p>